Silverchain

Healthcare & Social Assistance

Welcome to the next generation of health and aged care.

Silverchain is Australia’s leading in-home care specialist, providing health and aged care services to 105,000 clients a year. Silverchain has been trusted by Australians to deliver care that is differentiated by quality and safety for nearly 130 years.

We provide complete in-home care services in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales in partnership with our clients, as well as governments, primary health networks, local health districts, retirement communities, private companies, and hospitals and health services.

Our services comprise of nursing, palliative care, home help and support services, hospital in the home, allied health services, and the provision of equipment and monitored personal alarms. We employ more than 4,400 people, including nurses, doctors, allied health, care experts, and a dedicated research and innovation division.

Our aspiration is to create a better home care system for all Australians.

Silverchain are proud members of the Diversity Council of Australia. We recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

Hear what Mark has to say about working for Silverchain

The one thing I feel what differentiates Silverchain from other companies is their passion for people and their passion for staff. If you look after your staff, the staff look after clients.”

– Mark, Home Help

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1894 Founded
4,500 Employees
105,000 Clients

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Our purpose

Our aspiration is to create a better home care system for all Australians.

A Silverchain career is an opportunity to do just that while supporting your local community and building meaningful relationships with clients. You can experience firsthand the lasting impact of your work on people’s lives and the community.

Hear what Jessy & Shayaan have to say about working for Silverchain

“Working for Silverchain is so rewarding, because when you are going to client houses it doesn’t seem like much to anybody else, but to them it means everything. I love that I am able to wake up in the morning and want to go to work. I get excited about seeing my clients and seeing how their week has been and how they were doing.”

– Jessy, Home Help

“It’s by far one of the most rewarding jobs you could possibly do because you are making someone smile by honestly the simplest things.”

– Shayaan, Care Aide
Jessy, Home Help
Shayaan, Care Aide

Grow Your Career With Us

At Silverchain, our greatest strength is our people. We provide expert care and ongoing support to help you grow your career. This includes:

Entry level programs

We’ve partnered with registered training organisations to offer care workers entry-level programs for Certificate III in Individual Support, as well as several traineeships and apprenticeships in various clinical skills.

Graduate entry programs

Accelerate your career with graduate programs for allied health, community nursing, and transition to community nursing practice. Opportunities are also available for support functions such as finance and human resources.

Ongoing professional development

Build your knowledge and enhance your clinical and professional skills through Silverchain’s internal learning and development programs. We provide opportunities to upskill, train and support you to achieve your individual career goals.

National study assistance program

We invest in your studies by providing up to 50% of your course fees in the first year for a nationally accredited program of study.

Onboarding and induction support

Our national onboarding and induction program ensures you hit the ground running when you start and feel confident and ready to go in your role.

Online learning and development platform

Learn your way at your pace with our Silverchain Learning Academy. Our courses in health care and leadership will help you continually develop new skills.

Hear what Michelle & Natalie have to say about working for Silverchain

“If I was telling anyone that was my age why they should join Silverchain, it’s because they really have given me the growth I was looking for in a company and I also love the work environment that they have given me. I feel like I am part of a small family.”

– Natalie, Care Aide

“It doesn’t matter what age you are, if you’ve got empathy and you are good at listening, Silverchain will be a good fit for you – I love it.”

– Michelle, Care Aide
Natalie, Cair Aide
Michelle, Car Aide

Why choose a career at Silverchain?

Make a real difference

At Silverchain, we believe in the power of home to improve people’s health, wellbeing and happiness. You will experience firsthand the lasting impact of your work on people’s lives and the community every day.

Flexible hours

We offer flexible working hours and can accommodate family or study commitments, so you can find the right work-life balance.

Salary packaging and bonus

Enjoy the financial benefits of working for a not-for-profit organisation with salary packaging options up to $18,550 per year tax-free, bonus leave payments, and travel reimbursements to complete your work.

Variety of roles

There are many opportunities to work in a range of home and health care services eg care workers, aged care specialists, palliative care, allied health services, specialised nursing, contact centre, virtual care, and corporate support functions.

Job security

Join an established and expanding organisation, recognised nationally as a leading provider in the health and aged care sector, which is set to triple by 2030.

Hear what Ismahan has to say about working for Silverchain

“The hours are flexible… depending on what you want.”

– Ismahan, Care Aide

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